NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — More help is on the way to keep Nashville's music venues from closing their doors. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place, live music venues haven’t been able to open so far during the pandemic.
Metro Council previously set aside $2 million to pay for up to two months of their expenses, but they noticed every venue that needed help got it, and the fund wasn't depleted.
Thursday night, council members voted to allow venues to receive 4 months’ worth of aid, with a $100,000 cap limit, to get them through the rest of the year.
In addition, they took away one million dollars from the music venue fund and are putting it into a fund to help small and micro-businesses struggling to stay alive this year.
Council members say they still have more than 200 applications from small businesses that haven’t been approved because they ran out of money. Now with an extra million dollars in the fund, they should be able to help more of them as they rebound from the pandemic.
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What is the rebound?
As Middle Tennessee works to rebound from the impact of the Coronavirus, we want to help. Whether it's getting back to work, making ends meet during this uncertain time, or managing the pressure, we're committed to finding solution. In addition, we want to tell your stories of hope, inspiration, and creativity as Middle Tennessee starts to rebound.
Find more in the sections below
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Safely Back to School
How schools are changing, and what you can do to help your child get the most from their education, in-person or virtual -
Making Ends Meet
Find help on topics from rent to food to new belt-tightening techniques -
Managing the Pressure
Feeling isolated or frustrated? Learn ways to connect with people virtually, get counseling or manage your stress. -
Doing What’s Right
Keep track of the way people are spending your tax dollars and treating your community. -
State of Education
Find ways to cope with the new normal around schools and celebrate students’ success in the age of Coronavirus. -
We're Open Y'all
Support local businesses doing their best to stay open and serve their customers during Covid.
